{"product_id":"snake-and-other-short-stories","title":"Snake and Other Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Richard Bennet\u003cbr\u003ePublished in September 2023 by BookBaby, Snake and Other Short Stories is a diverse anthology of ten standalone works of short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike collections bound by a single genre or strict central premise, Bennett's book is purposefully eclectic, offering a little bit of everything. The stories jump across different genres, tones, and subject matters, keeping the reader guessing as they turn from one tale to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect Inside\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the book's official synopsis, there is no single common theme or plot tying the stories together. Instead, the collection features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Suspense: Gritty, grounded narratives centered around criminal elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime-Bending Fantasy: A story that bridges the gap between the 16th and 21st centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paranormal vs. Science: A couple of the stories focus heavily on the clash between mainstream scientific understanding and unexplainable supernatural events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Themes: Several of the stories deal with provocative themes, making this a collection geared toward adult readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eRichard Bennett is an author based in the Pacific Northwest, living on five acres of woodland on Whidbey Island alongside his cat, Hooli. Before writing fiction, Bennett was known for publishing nonfiction articles about outdoor recreation, including backpacking and mountain climbing, in various magazines and journals. He credits the isolation during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic for giving him the time and motivation to pivot into writing this, his debut collection of short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e308 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42964588920880,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0227\/4608\/files\/Bazaart_E454B433-46CB-4BC7-8CB0-146D20C58A18.jpg?v=1776969828","url":"https:\/\/lovebedrock.store\/products\/snake-and-other-short-stories","provider":"Bedrock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}